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NFL, 39 States Back NJ Push for SCOTUS Kalshi Review
The NFL and 39 state AGs filed amicus briefs this week urging SCOTUS to hear NJ's challenge against Kalshi. The outcome could redraw federal vs. state gambling jurisdiction.
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Betting10m agoTribes Back Kalshi as FanDuel Retreats from CME Contracts
Tribal gaming operators have partnered with Kalshi while FanDuel pulls back from CME-based event contracts, reshaping the U.S. prediction market landscape.
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BreakingCrypto4h agoBlockchain.com Seeks CFTC Licenses for US Derivatives
Blockchain.com applied for CFTC DCM and FCM licenses in October 2026. The move targets US prediction markets and crypto derivatives ahead of a $500M IPO.
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Betting8h agoPrediction Markets Exit Three States Amid Regulator Push
Prediction markets are pulling back from three U.S. states under regulatory pressure. Coinbase agreed this week to stop new sports event contracts in Michigan.
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BreakingBetting16h agoSeminole Tribe Sues DraftKings Over Florida Betting
Betting20h agoUnderdog Tells IG Group What $1.3B Actually Buys
BreakingCrypto1d agoUS Gov Moves $1B in Seized Bitcoin After $770M Transfers
BreakingBetting1d agoBrazil Court Gives Stake Until Oct 25 to Operate
BreakingPrediction1d agoNFL Tells Supreme Court Kalshi Contracts Are Gambling
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BreakingCrypto1d agoU.S. Moves $1B in Bitfinex Hack BTC, No Sale Yet
The U.S. government transferred ~$1B in Bitfinex-linked BTC this week. Arkham data shows no exchange destination, signaling consolidation over sale.
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Prediction1d agoIllinois Judge Backs Kalshi, Calls Contracts Swaps
An Illinois federal judge ruled this week that Kalshi's sports contracts are likely swaps, stripping state regulators of licensing authority over the platform.
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BreakingCrypto1d agoUS Government Moves $770M Seized Bitcoin to Coinbase Prime
The US government sent 9,261 BTC worth ~$770M to Coinbase Prime in October 2026. Newly discovered funds suggest an active federal seizure case.
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Poker1d agoCirca Launches Survivor Sweat Stake Marketplace
Circa Sports launched Survivor Sweat, a marketplace for trading stakes in Survivor contest entries. It's the first official secondary market for the contest format.
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Poker1d agoMulinti Wins WSOPC Thunder Valley After Coaching Overhaul
Manjunath Mulinti won the WSOP Circuit Thunder Valley title this week, one event after finishing 7th at the same stop in January 2026.
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BreakingBetting1d agoCoinbase Pulls Sports Markets in Michigan After MGCB Deal
Coinbase agreed to halt sports prediction markets in Michigan after the MGCB ruled them unlicensed. All open trades must close by Oct. 10, 2026.
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Crypto2d agoZcash ETF Hits $1B as Grayscale Maps New Phase
The Zcash spot ETF topped $1 billion AUM as of October 2026. Grayscale says SEC rules now cover ~15 tokens, reshaping the ETF landscape.
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Prediction2d agoGlobal Regulators Push Supreme Court to Hear Kalshi Case
IAGR and NAGRA filed a joint amicus brief Oct. 2, 2026, urging SCOTUS to hear NJ's case against Kalshi's federal preemption claim.
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Betting2d agoPrizePicks Exits Missouri; Kalshi Fights Back in Media
PrizePicks suspended Team Picks in Missouri voluntarily in October 2026, though the AG excluded it from enforcement. Kalshi is contesting the crackdown publicly.
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Crypto2d agoPolygon Taps TRON's $94B USDT Supply for EVM Rails
Polygon and TRON have linked TRON's $94B USDT supply to EVM networks and U.S. banking rails. Businesses can now move stablecoins without bridges or fiat ramps.
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Prediction2d agoPolymarket CEO Slams 100x Token Chasing as Irrational
Polymarket CEO Shayne Coplan called 100x token chasing 'irrational exuberance,' pitching prediction markets as the disciplined alternative.
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Crypto2d agoKalshi Gold Markets Beat Ether in September Volume
Kalshi's 15-minute gold markets hit 542M contracts and $5M in fees in September, surpassing Ether's 318M contracts and $2.6M.
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Betting2d agoG2E 2026: Casino Giants Fire at Prediction Markets
Traditional gaming's biggest players made prediction markets the defining issue at G2E 2026. The coalition's scale signals serious regulatory pressure ahead.
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Crypto2d agoCoinbase Pro Returns as Deribit Deal Forms Global Exchange
Coinbase plans to relaunch Pro by year-end 2026 and has integrated Deribit into Coinbase Global Exchange. The move deepens liquidity for crypto-native iGaming operators.
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Poker2d agoPokerStars Runs $400K Spooky Season Ticket Giveaway
PokerStars distributes $400K in Sunday Million tickets Oct 9–Nov 11, capping the promo with a $1M finale.
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Prediction3d agoKalshi Kills Volume Rewards After Wash Trade Heat
Kalshi filed to terminate its volume rewards program by October 13 after facing wash trading allegations in its ether perpetual futures market.
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Betting3d agoFanDuel Tells Congress Athlete VIP Videos Are Routine
FanDuel sent Congress a Sept. 24 letter revealing ~30 athlete videos to VIP customers over two years. Regulatory pressure on sportsbook loyalty programs is rising.
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BreakingCrypto3d agoCircle, Ripple & Standard Chartered Back OKX at $25B
Circle, Ripple, Standard Chartered, and a London quant fund back OKX at $25B—matching ICE's price from seven months prior.
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Prediction3d agoPolymarket V2 Swaps Gnosis Setup for ERC-1155 and pUSD
Polymarket replaced its Gnosis-based architecture with a single ERC-1155 contract and pUSD collateral on Oct 6, 2026. Lower gas costs and standardised margin are the headline benefits.
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Crypto3d agoBill Would Fine Candidates $10K for Election Self-Trading
Rep. Don Davis introduced a bill fining candidates $10K for trading on their own elections. It also shields platforms that ban and report them.
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Prediction3d agoPolymarket Launches Protocol V2 Smart Contract Overhaul
Polymarket has started its Protocol V2 rollout, with all new prediction markets moving to the upgraded smart contracts in November 2026. Existing V1 positions remain unaffected during the transition.
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Prediction3d agoUnderdog Revenue Doubles as IG Group Q3 Stumbles
Underdog Fantasy grew revenue 100% year-on-year in Q3 2026 while acquirer IG Group posted a quarterly decline. Deal completion details are imminent.
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Poker3d agoWPT Seoul Satellites Start at $1.10 for $1,500 Package
WPT Global offers $1.10 satellite entry into a $1,500 WPT Seoul package. The Korean event carries a KRW 1 billion guarantee.
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Poker3d agoPokerStars on FanDuel Grows as US Poker Market Stalls
PokerStars on FanDuel recorded strong New Jersey growth in October 2026, defying a stagnating US online poker market. Brand bundling with FanDuel's sportsbook base appears to be the key driver.
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BreakingBetting4d agoOhio Sends 10 Cease-and-Desist Orders to Prediction Markets
Ohio's Casino Control Commission ordered 10 prediction market operators to stop sports contracts in the state. Compliance deadline is October 16.
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Prediction4d agoFederal Court Backs CFTC and Kalshi Against Illinois
Judge Martha Pacold granted preliminary injunctions blocking Illinois from regulating CFTC-registered prediction market operators. The Oct. 2 ruling is a rare win for the sector in 2026.
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Crypto4d agoNEXTPredict Targets Prediction Markets' Ignored Masses
NEXTPredict is putting mainstream journalists at the heart of its platform, betting prediction markets have long ignored a vast news audience.
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Crypto4d agoRamaswamy's Crypto Talk Fades in Ohio Governor Race
Vivek Ramaswamy is running for Ohio governor with crypto-industry ties but minimal crypto messaging, a shift from his 2024 presidential stance.
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Prediction4d agoPolymarket Appeals €420K KSA Fine in The Hague
Polymarket is challenging a €420,000 KSA penalty in The Hague after being blacklisted in the Netherlands for unlicensed gambling. A ruling could reshape EU prediction-market rules.
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BreakingCrypto4d agoOKX and NYSE Parent ICE File to Launch Tokenized Stocks
OKXICE has told the SEC it plans a tokenized US stock trading venue. The move pairs NYSE's regulatory pedigree with OKX's crypto infrastructure.
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Poker4d agoPokerStars on FanDuel Goes Live With Zoom Fast-Fold Tables
PokerStars on FanDuel launched Zoom fast-fold tables in October 2026. The format lets players fold and instantly join a new hand at a fresh table.
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Poker4d agoHarrah's Pompano Beach Hosts $1M WSOP Circuit Main Event
Harrah's Pompano Beach will host a WSOP Circuit series with a $1M guaranteed Main Event across 18 scheduled events.
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Poker5d agoggggUnit First to Complete CoinPoker CoinMasters Set
'ggggUnit' became the first player to complete CoinPoker's CoinMasters token set, winning $3,139 and a final-table seat.
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Poker5d agoPokerStars Slotlist Pays Out $1.5M in Year One
PokerStars Casino awarded $1.5M in free bonuses via The Slotlist in year one. The milestone sets a concrete benchmark for slot-focused loyalty programmes.
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Poker5d agoWPT Global Offers Daily 2-for-1 $50K GTD Deal
WPT Global's new daily promo gives players a free $5.50 ticket with each cash buy-in to its $50K GTD. Effective cost drops to $2.75 per entry.
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Poker5d agoWPT Global 2026: Offshore Licence, Soft Games, Key Gaps
WPT Global operates under a Tobique licence, barring US, UK, and Ontario players. Soft games and WPT branding anchor its appeal elsewhere.
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Poker5d agoCalvin Anderson Wins Eighth WSOP Bracelet in 2026
Calvin Anderson won his eighth career WSOP bracelet this week, his third of 2026, taking down the WSOP Online $777 Lucky 7's event.
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Poker5d agoDeltoid88 Breaks Down Hero Call at ACR Venom Final Table
ACR Poker player Deltoid88 dissects a high-pressure hero call at the Venom Mystery Bounty final table. The Poker.org breakdown offers rare insight into elite MTT decision-making.
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Poker6d agoBrazilian Makes History Winning SCOOP & WCOOP $10K Mains
Felipe Boianovsky is the first player to win both the SCOOP and WCOOP $10K Main Events. The Brazilian's double crown is unprecedented in online poker history.
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Poker6d agoWSOP Finalist Han Feng Reviews Final Table Hands on GTO Wizard
Han Feng and Joey Ingram used GTO Wizard to analyze WSOP Main Event final-table hands. The session shows solvers moving into mainstream poker content.
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Prediction6d agoEuropean Lotteries Pushes for Framework-Based Rules
European Lotteries wants EU regulators to govern prediction markets by legal function, not terminology. The move targets a compliance gap hurting licensed lottery operators.
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